Health Professionals in Virginia
Our philosophy centers on the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care across every aspect of their health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patients' health.
ELLAD Preventative Health proudly serves clients across multiple U.S. locations, including Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond VA, Fairfax VA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, and St. Petersburg FL. We deliver trusted, results-driven preventative health services with personalized care, transparent pricing, and reliable support—wherever you are.
Our philosophy centers on the holistic well-being of our patients, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care across every aspect of their health. By integrating wellness components, we can provide whole-person healthcare that considers all facets of our patients' health.
ELLAD Preventative Health proudly serves clients across multiple U.S. locations, including Chesterfield, Henrico, Richmond VA, Fairfax VA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, and St. Petersburg FL. We deliver trusted, results-driven preventative health services with personalized care, transparent pricing, and reliable support—wherever you are.
Acupuncture improves the body's functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include: acupressure/tui-na massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping.
Acupuncture improves the body's functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating specific anatomic sites. The most common method used to stimulate acupoints is the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the skin. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other acupoint stimulation techniques include: acupressure/tui-na massage, moxibustion or heat therapy, cupping.
Julie Knopp (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C) who warmly supports individuals facing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image struggles. I offer expert nutrition counseling focused on balance, flexibility, and recovery. I use specialized nutrition strategies for adults, teens, and families to support full recovery and lasting freedom—all while you stay home, connected, and engaged in the life where recovery truly belongs. Together, we’ll rebuild your relationship with food and health in a supportive, empowering way.
Julie Knopp (she/her) is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant (CEDS-C) who warmly supports individuals facing eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image struggles. I offer expert nutrition counseling focused on balance, flexibility, and recovery. I use specialized nutrition strategies for adults, teens, and families to support full recovery and lasting freedom—all while you stay home, connected, and engaged in the life where recovery truly belongs. Together, we’ll rebuild your relationship with food and health in a supportive, empowering way.
Telehealth appointments only.
Alisha is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping individuals meet their
health and wellness needs. Through evidence-based nutrition counseling and care, she promotes establishing a positive relationship with food by following a Health-at-Every Size approach and All Foods Fit principle. Alisha provides a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment and will work with you to identify goals to support your health journey with a care plan that is holistic and unique to your needs.
Telehealth appointments only.
Alisha is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping individuals meet their
health and wellness needs. Through evidence-based nutrition counseling and care, she promotes establishing a positive relationship with food by following a Health-at-Every Size approach and All Foods Fit principle. Alisha provides a safe, caring, nonjudgmental environment and will work with you to identify goals to support your health journey with a care plan that is holistic and unique to your needs.
While in Cambodia, I worked in the emergency room as a registered nurse, working with"Doctor Without Border" for six years,I witnessed the heavy responsibility placed on medical professionals. It was there that I realized my desire to help people through their painful times with love and compassion.
While in Cambodia, I worked in the emergency room as a registered nurse, working with"Doctor Without Border" for six years,I witnessed the heavy responsibility placed on medical professionals. It was there that I realized my desire to help people through their painful times with love and compassion.
I am able to help a variety of conditions in the skeletal, muscular, intigumentary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, digestive, emotional & psychological, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune disorders. I also work with patients on weight loss and addictions, as well as different side effects, dizziness and vertigo.
I am able to help a variety of conditions in the skeletal, muscular, intigumentary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, digestive, emotional & psychological, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune disorders. I also work with patients on weight loss and addictions, as well as different side effects, dizziness and vertigo.
Are you looking for answers to your chronic health problems? Have those problems failed to respond to traditional treatments? Determining your unique food sensitivities may be the missing link you need to improve your quality of life. I use MRT/LEAP gut health protocol to addresses those sensitivities and is effective in the management of autoimmune diseases, IBS, Candida, Crohn's, Fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue, and other inflammatory diseases. Treatable symptoms include acne, eczema, joint pain, sinusitis, diarrhea, constipation, brain fog, and unexplained weight loss or gain, among others.
Are you looking for answers to your chronic health problems? Have those problems failed to respond to traditional treatments? Determining your unique food sensitivities may be the missing link you need to improve your quality of life. I use MRT/LEAP gut health protocol to addresses those sensitivities and is effective in the management of autoimmune diseases, IBS, Candida, Crohn's, Fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue, and other inflammatory diseases. Treatable symptoms include acne, eczema, joint pain, sinusitis, diarrhea, constipation, brain fog, and unexplained weight loss or gain, among others.
Hi! I'm Katie, an integrative dietitian, yoga teacher, and yoga therapist in training. I utilize a whole being approach, addressing what is going on in both the physical and mental/emotional bodies (and the connection between the two), to improve your health and well-being. You deserve to feel good physically and mentally, while also fostering a positive relationship with food and your body, and feeling more confident in your skin. And I want to support you in achieving that.
Hi! I'm Katie, an integrative dietitian, yoga teacher, and yoga therapist in training. I utilize a whole being approach, addressing what is going on in both the physical and mental/emotional bodies (and the connection between the two), to improve your health and well-being. You deserve to feel good physically and mentally, while also fostering a positive relationship with food and your body, and feeling more confident in your skin. And I want to support you in achieving that.
A diagnosis of Alpha Gal and the inablility to consume any red meat or other mammal products can be a frightening and life changing event. The SAAT treatment is a great solution in eliminating the symptoms of Alpha Gal and/or other food allergies that may be preventing you from enjoying your social life out of fear that you could have a serious reaction. The same treatment can also allow to resume your life as ytou once knew it. We also eliminate symtoms from mold exposure, Lyme, parasites, heavy metal exposure, or other chronic stealth pathogens caused from other viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, and toxins.
A diagnosis of Alpha Gal and the inablility to consume any red meat or other mammal products can be a frightening and life changing event. The SAAT treatment is a great solution in eliminating the symptoms of Alpha Gal and/or other food allergies that may be preventing you from enjoying your social life out of fear that you could have a serious reaction. The same treatment can also allow to resume your life as ytou once knew it. We also eliminate symtoms from mold exposure, Lyme, parasites, heavy metal exposure, or other chronic stealth pathogens caused from other viruses, bacteria, fungus, parasites, and toxins.
As a Nutritional Consultant I evaluate current dietary and lifestyle practices and incorporate the latest nutritional breakthroughs to assist my clients in making the diet and lifestyle changes that will help them to achieve their optimum health. There is no "one-size fits all" diet and bio-individuality plays a crucial role in determining what choices will work best for each client. The body has an inate ability to heal itself, our job is to give it the things it needs and reduce the factors that cause it harm. Working together, we will strive to identify these factors and implement them in your life.
As a Nutritional Consultant I evaluate current dietary and lifestyle practices and incorporate the latest nutritional breakthroughs to assist my clients in making the diet and lifestyle changes that will help them to achieve their optimum health. There is no "one-size fits all" diet and bio-individuality plays a crucial role in determining what choices will work best for each client. The body has an inate ability to heal itself, our job is to give it the things it needs and reduce the factors that cause it harm. Working together, we will strive to identify these factors and implement them in your life.
We use an holistic approach to healing, combining the best of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet and qigong to help patients become and stay healthy. We practice preventive medicine and strongly believe in the old Chinese saying that "the best physician is not the one who treats patients when they become ill, but the one who keeps patients from getting sick in the first place." We use not only traditional methods to diagnose the root causes of a patient's problem, but also the lastest tools in computerized testing and analysis.
We use an holistic approach to healing, combining the best of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet and qigong to help patients become and stay healthy. We practice preventive medicine and strongly believe in the old Chinese saying that "the best physician is not the one who treats patients when they become ill, but the one who keeps patients from getting sick in the first place." We use not only traditional methods to diagnose the root causes of a patient's problem, but also the lastest tools in computerized testing and analysis.
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
Are you tired of spending the last 10, 20, or even 30 years frustrated with dieting? Have you tried every diet, only to feel more confused and defeated with food? Do you struggle with losing and re-gaining the same unwanted weight? Do you have increased anxiety and stress around food after dieting?
Samantha is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who obtained her bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Then she went on to complete her Dietetic Internship with Virginia Tech. Samantha prioritizes her patients health goals first and foremost. She is especially passionate about helping clients with sustainable weight management (weight gain or weight loss). As well as helping clients navigate nutrition with GI issues, skin issues, and diabetes management.
Samantha is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who obtained her bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences from The Pennsylvania State University. Then she went on to complete her Dietetic Internship with Virginia Tech. Samantha prioritizes her patients health goals first and foremost. She is especially passionate about helping clients with sustainable weight management (weight gain or weight loss). As well as helping clients navigate nutrition with GI issues, skin issues, and diabetes management.
She takes special interest in Prenatal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition and Diabetes care. She works closely with Diabetes patients (Pre-diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Type I and Type 2 Diabetes) and offer individual counseling and personalized meal plan. Diabetes care includes insulin management and close monitoring of blood glucose goals.
She takes special interest in Prenatal Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition and Diabetes care. She works closely with Diabetes patients (Pre-diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Type I and Type 2 Diabetes) and offer individual counseling and personalized meal plan. Diabetes care includes insulin management and close monitoring of blood glucose goals.
If you are looking for a professional and compassionate nutrition expert who personally understands what it’s like to struggle with chronic symptoms, look no further! I became passionate about nutrition and natural medicine many years ago through my own health journey. With a background in Psychology as well, I have a special interest in the mind-body connection. I am equipped to provide nutrition counseling to those with a wide range of health complaints including, but not limited to, chronic pain, digestive symptoms, POTS/dysautonomia, allergies, neurological conditions, and mental health concerns.
If you are looking for a professional and compassionate nutrition expert who personally understands what it’s like to struggle with chronic symptoms, look no further! I became passionate about nutrition and natural medicine many years ago through my own health journey. With a background in Psychology as well, I have a special interest in the mind-body connection. I am equipped to provide nutrition counseling to those with a wide range of health complaints including, but not limited to, chronic pain, digestive symptoms, POTS/dysautonomia, allergies, neurological conditions, and mental health concerns.
My goal is educating my patients in multiple aspects of wellness so that they experience healing on all levels. I enjoy showing patients techniques they can do when they leave our clinic, enabling them to promote their own health.
My Husband and I both practice together and he is not only an acupuncturist but a skilled massage therapist. Together, we offer our patients a multi-platform approach to their health care.
My goal is educating my patients in multiple aspects of wellness so that they experience healing on all levels. I enjoy showing patients techniques they can do when they leave our clinic, enabling them to promote their own health.
My Husband and I both practice together and he is not only an acupuncturist but a skilled massage therapist. Together, we offer our patients a multi-platform approach to their health care.
Tarannum Lavani is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with over 18 years of clinical and community nutrition experience across Canada and the USA. She holds a Master’s degree in Foods and Nutrition from India and a second Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the New York Institute of Technology, NY.
Tarannum Lavani is a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian with over 18 years of clinical and community nutrition experience across Canada and the USA. She holds a Master’s degree in Foods and Nutrition from India and a second Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the New York Institute of Technology, NY.
Issues we can tackle together: eating disorders, gut health (IBS, SIBO, UC), yo-yo dieting, weight management, prenatal nutrition, postpartum nutrition, childhood nutrition, and/or preventative nutrition. I want every client to feel better, reach their health goals, and gain a healthy relationship with ALL foods. I do not take a one size fits all approach and I work with you based on where you are now.
Issues we can tackle together: eating disorders, gut health (IBS, SIBO, UC), yo-yo dieting, weight management, prenatal nutrition, postpartum nutrition, childhood nutrition, and/or preventative nutrition. I want every client to feel better, reach their health goals, and gain a healthy relationship with ALL foods. I do not take a one size fits all approach and I work with you based on where you are now.
I believe food does so much more than fuel our bodies. Eating brings families together, creates memories, tells stories, and adds to our experiences in life. For many people, food can hold a lot of power and can be a significant source of fear, stress, and anxiety. I strive to empower my clients to rediscover enjoyment in eating by helping them improve their relationship with food and their body.
I believe food does so much more than fuel our bodies. Eating brings families together, creates memories, tells stories, and adds to our experiences in life. For many people, food can hold a lot of power and can be a significant source of fear, stress, and anxiety. I strive to empower my clients to rediscover enjoyment in eating by helping them improve their relationship with food and their body.
Welcome to a A Bowl Full of Nutrition. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorder treatment, medical nutrition therapy, weight management, and motivational interviewing. I graduated with a BS in Dietetics from Kansas State University and a MS in Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island. I have worked extensively with eating disorder patients in a treatment facility and in private practice. I have experience working with clients who struggle with weight management and diabetes. I also have trained with The Body Positive Institute and am skilled at working with clients on improving body image.
Welcome to a A Bowl Full of Nutrition. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorder treatment, medical nutrition therapy, weight management, and motivational interviewing. I graduated with a BS in Dietetics from Kansas State University and a MS in Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island. I have worked extensively with eating disorder patients in a treatment facility and in private practice. I have experience working with clients who struggle with weight management and diabetes. I also have trained with The Body Positive Institute and am skilled at working with clients on improving body image.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Virginia Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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